2 Chronicles 11:8
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse lists three cities: Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph. It is part of a larger list of cities that Rehoboam fortified. The key message is about the strengthening of the city defenses under King Rehoboam's rule.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a big play fort. King Rehoboam made sure three cities, like Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph, were extra safe and strong, just like how you might add more blocks to make your fort even tougher to knock down.
歴史的背景
The book of 2 Chronicles was written during the Persian period, after the Babylonian exile. It was composed to encourage the people of Judah to remain faithful to God and to remind them of their historical roots and God's promises. The verse is part of a list of cities fortified by Rehoboam to protect his kingdom.
今日への適用
Today, we can think about strengthening our own defenses against challenges. Just as these cities were fortified to protect against invaders, we can fortify our character and faith to protect ourselves from the threats we face in our daily lives.